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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Timor-Leste (East Timor) to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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